India-Bangladesh trade spat stings at a time of global tariff uncertainty
Unlike ASEAN, South Asia has struggled with economic integration, with the latest trade spat underlining how poor political ties among neighbours continue to hamper trade…
South Asia
Bangladesh demands $4.52b, apology from Pakistan
The amount is Bangladesh's share of pre-1971 assets, and the formal apology is for the genocide committed against Bangladeshis by the Pakistan military.
Bangladesh armed forces conclude major humanitarian mission in Myanmar
The Armed Forces of Bangladesh have completed a large-scale humanitarian assistance mission in Myanmar, during which a deployed medical team treated 885 patients — including 17…
Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India
India's abrupt withdrawal of the transshipment facility for Bangladesh, without a phase-down period, undermines the progress made in bilateral trade facilitation over the past few…
Pakistan envoy hails Pak-Afghan coordination body revival after 15-month gap with new talks
The meeting comes in the light of rising tensions between the two countries, with Afghan refugee deportations, skirmishes along the border, and the increased activity of armed…
Duty-free loophole? Nepal’s edible oil exports stir crisis in Indian refining industry
According to the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, the impact of duty-free edible oil imports from Nepal, initially confined to Northern and Eastern India, also spreads…
Highway to nowhere: How the BNP-government standoff is choking Balochistan’s economic lifeline
The ongoing road blockades have significantly disrupted trade, particularly with Iran and Afghanistan.
Pakistan foreign secretary to arrive in Dhaka; first such diplomatic engagement in 15 years
Relations between the countries have been warming since the fall of the Awami League-led government last August.
‘High time’ for refugees to return, Pakistan envoy tells Afghan Foreign Minister
Pakistan has been carrying out phase-wise repatriation of Afghans living in the country, with over 860,000 Afghans having left Pakistan since September 2023.
Pakistan hopes for Iran’s ‘full cooperation’ in probe over killing of its 8 nationals: Foreign Office
The Pakistani nationals were “tragically killed” in Mehrestan County, located approximately 230 kilometres away from the Pakistan-Iran border, the Foreign Office said in a…